Security readout for executives and security teams
Older Samsung Kies installations expose a vulnerable ActiveX control. If a user is lured to malicious content that can invoke that control, the attacker may run code on the workstation. The key business concern is legacy Windows endpoints that still have old Kies and ActiveX enabled. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows desktops with Samsung Kies installed before 2.5.1.12123_2_7 and browser settings that allow ActiveX controls. Current managed environments are less likely exposed unless old device-management software remains installed. Treat this as a legacy endpoint cleanup priority. It is not listed as known exploited in the provided sources, but the impact is code execution and exposure depends on old desktop software and ActiveX policy. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Samsung Kies to 2.5.1.12123_2_7 or later where vendor guidance supports it.; Remove Samsung Kies from systems that no longer require it.; Disable or restrict ActiveX controls in browsers and enterprise policy..
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- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23136CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- kies-activex-control-bo(81160)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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